The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

PREPAID ADVERTISEMENTS. The Charges for the insertion of PREPAID ADVERTISE- MENTS referring to HOUSES TO BE LET, HousES WANTED, SITUATIONS WANTED, SITUATIONS VACANT, APARTMENTS WANTED, APARTMENTS TO BE LET, MISCELLANEOUS WANTS, ARTICLES LOST AND FOUND F I ARTICLES LOST AND FOUND Are as follows 3 Lines (seven words to a line) 1 0 Ditto, Three insertions. 2 0 4 and 5 Lines (seven words to a line).. 1 6 Ditto, Three insertions 3 8 Ditto, Six insertions 6.0 • Ear each additional line over five lines, when there is one inser tion, fd. when there are three insertions, or more 3d. Remittances may be made in Postage Stamps Halfpenny Stamps preferred. So Credit Advertisement is charged not less than is ba. WANTED. WELYE TRIBUTERS WANTED at the Florida JL Mine, Strata Florida.-FDr particulars apply to MANAGER, at the Mine. NOTICE. WANTED, Old Ledgers, Account Books, News- papers. Pamphlets, Memorandums, Letters, Envelopes, and all kinds of Old Papers, for re-manu- facturing. The papers can be packed and sealed in seller's presence, sent direct to the. mills, and re luced at once to pulp. Bags sent, and packer if required.—J. MCILQUHAM, Aberystwyth. I PALM OIL.—A gentleman of experience in the Oil Trade, acquired by several years' residence as factor on the West Coast of Africa, offers his services as Buyer, or otherwise. Good general business man, and well versed in the German and French Languages and Accounts. Highest references.—Address, "P. Oil" care of STEEL and JONES, Advertising Agents, Spring Gardens, London, S.W. WANTED, by a respectable person, a situation as COOK or HOUSEKEEPER; has had many years' experience iD a Dairy. Age, 38—Address H., care of G-. G. PAGE, Accountant, East Avenue, Portmadoc. WANTED, a WAITRESS. Also, a HOUSE- MAID.—Apply to Mrs. HICKLING, Belle Vue Hotel, Aberystwyth. A GOVERNESS requires a Situation. Young Pupils preferred.—Address E. TURNER, The Gables, Uphill, Weston-Super-Mare, Somersetshire. O COAL MERCHANTS, MILLERS, SADDLERS, and FARMERS-WANTED, in this District, a pushing FIRM to take up the AGENCY for MYERS' ROYAL CATTLE SPICE. Only one Arm appointed within a radius of 5 miles. No one need apply unless good references can be given. Address 31, High-street, Hull; or Navigation-road, York. OTATOES! POTATOES- If you want really JL Good Seed at the lowest possible price, go to Louis GOBERT, 30, Bridge-street, Aberystwyth, where you can find Irish Skerry-blue, German Reds, French and White Rocks. MUSICIANS connected with Brass Bands or Fife JtYL and Drum Bands should apply to R. J. WARD and SONS when wanting New Instruments" or repairs. Price List on application, 10, St. Anne Street, Liverpool (First Shop from Islington). N.B.—Second-hand Instruments and Drums always in -stock. Accordions from 4s. 6d.; .,onlvrtinas from 2s. 6d; Violin Strings from 2d. to 8d. Harp Strings from 3d. TO BE LET. -V' BARMOUTH. TO BE LET, from May 12 next, HOUSE in Marine-terrace, containing 3 sitting-rooms, parlour, kitchen, scullery, and 8 bed-rooms. For further particulars apply to THOMAS ROBERTS, Surveyor, Portmadoc. BRYNHYFRYD, DOLGELLEY, TO BE LET. Furnished or Unfurnished.—For terms and particulars apply to Mr. J. ELLIS, Lawnt Cottage, Dolgelley. TO LET, with immediate possession, if required, or at May, a Semi-detached VILLA RESIDENCE at Towyn, mid-way between the Station and the Beach; contains 3 Sitting Rooms, 7 Bedrooms, Kitchens, Cellars, and usual Offices.-Apply to R. WILLIAMS, Esq., Solicitor, Newtown. HENDRE HALL, PENRHYNDEUDRAETH, NORTH WALES. APARTMENTS for Private Families. Excellent spot for pure mountain air, with Green and Walks. 10 minutes' walk to the sea shore. Hot and cold baths within. Fishing. Snowdon, Beddgelert view. Coach house and stable. Five minutes' walk to the Min- ffordd and Cambrian Junctions near Portmadoc. Terms moderate.—Apply, JOHN DAVIES. CARDIGANSHIRE. FARM TO LET NEAR ABERYSTWYTH. ABOUT 300 acres of Arable and Pasture Land, for the most part laid down with permanent grass -seeds; pipe-drained close to a station good house, cot- tages, and sufficient buildings. A large rabbit warren, with shooting over about 800 acres, if required. Apply to E. C. MOORE, galop-road, Welshpool. O LET.—Two DWELLING-HOUSES, Nos. 6, Vulcan-street, and 7, Penmaesglas-road, Aberyst- wyth. Well fitted.—Apply, Mr. MORGAN OWENS, St. Michael's Place, Aberystwyth. PORTMADOC. TO BE LET, a HOUSE and SHOP in High-street, with extensive Cellarage, with or without Fixtures. Possession to be had on the 12th day of May next.—Apply to S. VAUGHAN, High-street. CLOSE TO BALA LAKE. TO BE LET, GRAINGWYN HOUSE;' Stabling and Sixteen Acres of Land a little Shoot- ing Rent, e65.-For particulars, apply to THOMAS ELLIS, Esq., Henblas, Bala. TO LET (Immediate Possession or 12th of May),- FOUR COTTAGES, about a mile from Aberyst wyth on Llanbadarn Road, Large Gardens,Pigstyes, &c.' Rent' very moderate.—Apply Mr. W. H. THOMAS' Solicitor, Aberystwyth. CRICCIETH, PORTMADOC, FESTINIOG, AND DISTRICT. HOUSES FURNISHED AND UNFURNISHED TO BE LET OR SOLD. APPLY TO G. J. BARNARD, 1, BANK PLACE, PORTMADOC. BUSINESS ADDRESSES. PHILLIPS & S°N S ORIGINAL MANUFACTURERS 'JjjTHE CELEBRATED DANDELION COi FEE. PHILLIPS' DANDELION COFFEE contains three times the strength of ordinary Coffee. PHILLIPS' DANDELION COFFEE, the finest breakfast beverage. PHILLIPS' DANDELION COFFEE, for Indi- gestion and the Liver. PHILLIPS' DANDELION COFFEE, sold by all Grocers. PHILLIPS' DANDELION COFFEE, beware of worthless imitations. ESTABLISHED 1760. Sold by all Grocers and Chemists in Wales, and throughous the Kingdom. Ask for Phillips's Yellow Label, as small makers have been copying our colours. MORRIS'S TEMPERANCE HOTEL lYL MARY STREET (Close to the Railway Statio n ABERYSTWYTH. GOOD ACCOMMODATION FOR VISITORS AND COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS. Beds and Refreshments on most reasonable terms. HORSES AND CARRIAGES ON HIRE. A break runs to Devil's Bridge and Plynlimon during the season. Good Stabling and Lock-up Coach-houses. CIGARS! CIGARS!! CIGARS! MESSRS. F. LIVINGSTONE and Co., 14, North Buildings, Eldon-street, Fmsbury, London, have appointed MESSRS. D. P. AND W. RICHARDS, GROCERS, &c., 30, LITTLE DARKGATE-STREET, ABERYSTWYTH, Agents for their celebrated REGALIA CIGAR. The REGALIA are sold in every town in the United Kingdom, and are justly appreciated for their Nice Shape, Beautiful Ash, Fine Flavour. Though equal to any 6d. Cigar, they are retailed at 3d. per piece, or One Guinea per Box. SALES BY AUCTION. J"o. SMITHFIELD. ABERYSTWYTH. MONTHLY SALES OF LIVE STOCK, IMPLE. MENTS, &c. ll/TR. G. T. SMITH begs respectfully to announce 1VJ. that he will hold Monthly Sales of Cattle, Horses, Sheep, Pigs, Agricultural Implements, Carriages, &c., in the Smithfield, Aberystwyth, on the FIRST MONDAY IN EVERY MONTH, At Eleven o'clock. ENTRIES FOR THE SALE ON MONDAY, APRIL 5. Respectfullyjsolicited, To be sent in at least a week previous to sale, to be in- eluded in catalogues and advertisements. TERMS :—2 £ per cent. on amount sold; and a small fixed Entry Fee for unsold lots, to meet expenses. AGr SETTLEMENT ON THURSDAY AFTER SALE. 21A, PORTLAND STREET, ABERYSTWYTH. SUPERIOR HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE for Drawing and Dining Rooms, Six Bedrooms, Kitchen, Pantries, &c., the property of the representatives of the late Mrs. Elizabeth Morris, who have instructedj MR. G. T. SMITH to Sell the same by Auction, On WEDNESDA Y, the %th day of MARCH, 1880, At Six o'clock in the evening. Six months' credit on purchases above 25, on approved security. Particulars in Posters. MONTHLY SALES. ABERYSTWYTH SMITHFIELD. MR. E. J. MORGAN, Auctioneer, begs to state that he will have monthly sales of Live and Dead Stock in the Smithfield on Aberystwyth Fair Days. Stock in the Smithfield on Aberystwyth Fair Days. The next Sale will be held on MONDAY, APRIL at One o'clock. Entries and applications for terms to be sent to Mr. E. J. MORGAN, auctioneer, Penllwyn. PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. THE GOLD MINE, NEAR DOLGELLEY, MERIONETHSHIRE. SALE OF MACHINERY AND PLANT. "MfESSRS. WM. DEW and SON have been in- iVJ- structed to Sell by Public Auction, at the Gold Mine, in the parish of Llanelltyd, near Dolgelley, In the A-Ionth of MARCH Next, The Whole of the MACHINERY and PLANT, com- prising Powerful Steam Engine, Hood and Co's. Crushers, Amalgamators, several tons of Bridge Rails, Tram Wagons, Brittens, Pans, &c. Full particulars will be given in future advertisements and catalogues. Wellfield House, Bangor, 19th February, 1880. MOELYNYS FARM, CARDIGANSHIRE, Close to the Ynyslas Station on the Cambrian Railways. Important Sale of Cattle, Horses, Sheep, Farming Implements. "JITR. OWEN DANIEL has been favoured with I-VX instructions from W. Shaw, Esq., who is leaving the farm, to Sell by Auction, on the above premises, On FRIDA Y, the 10th day of MARCH, 1880, the whole of the valuable Stock, consisting of CATTLE-6 well bred Shorthorn milch cows in calf, 4 2-year-old Shorthorn heifers, 2 Welsh cows in calf. SHEEP—80 capital ydung Welsh ewes in yean. HORSES-3 draught horses, 1 hack brood mare, 2 handsome cobs, five year old, broken for saddle and har- ness, 2 handsome hack fillies. POULTRY—20 couple barn fowl. CARRIAGE-A very valuable light-running 4-wheel phaeton, cushions, and set single harness, complete. IMPLEMENTS-One broad wheel waggon, 1 do. cart, 2 Scotch carts (Croskill's), with raves complete, 1 one-horse reaping machine, equal to new (Samuelson's), 1 two-horse do., 1 mowing do., 1 clover drill (Gower & Sons'), 1 cern drill (Garret & Son), 2 rows turnip drills do., haymaker (Nicholson's), horse rake, American do., cultivator (Cole- man's), 3 ploughs (Howard's), scuffler, 3 zig-zag harrows, 2 chain do., chaffcutter (Bentall), oil cake mill (Bentall), circular pulper (Ransome Sims), turnip slicer, 2 heel rakes, platform weighing machine (Avery's),winnowing machine, 2 iron pig troughs, wheelbarrow, hay knife, 2 seed baskets, corn chest, 6 hen coops, 4 ferret do., 4 sets horse gearing, dairy utensils, Several Hundred Yards Rabbit Proof Galvanized Wire Netting, rabbit nets, traps, &c. Sale to commence at 2 o'clock sharp. Full particulars in catalogues, to be had at the principal hotels in the neighbourhood, and of the AUCTIONEER at Towyn. VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY FOR SALE AT WEST HARTLEPOOL. I. In the Matter of the West Hartlepool Iron Company, Limited, in Liquidation. MR, THOMAS BOWMAN will Sell by Auction, at the Board Room, Royal Exchange, Middles- borough, On TUESDAY, 16th MARCH, 1880, at 12 30 for 1 p.m., all that extensive Property known as the WEST HARTLEPOOL IRONWORKS. Thisproperty consists of two distinct works,viz.:—Three Blast Furnaces and large Rolling Mills. The Property will be offered in one Lot; and if not sold, the Works will be offered in two distinct Lots, viz LOT I.-THE FURNACES.—The three Blast Fur- naces are nearly new, and are of the most approved construction. They are capable of producing about 1,200 tons of pig iron per week. They are spe- cially adapted for smelting foreign ores, and there is steam and blowing power in connection with the Furnaces to work a fourth Furnace. The Works are not only conveniently situated for export, being within a short distance of the extensive docks and shipping facilities at West Hartlepool, but are in a most favourable position for the importation of foreign ores. There are about 36 Acres of Land and large Brickworks in connection with the Furnaces. LOT 2.—The ROLLING MILLS stand on about 9 Acres of Land, and consist of 116 Puddling Furnaces, with other Furnaces in proportion; 3 large Forge Trains, 7 Steam Hammers; a Rail Mill, capable of turning out 40,000 Tons of Rails per annum; a Plate Mill, capable of producing 10,000 Tons of Plates per annum and all other needful appliances. There is a large local demand for Plates and Shipbuilding Iron. The Rail Mill in con- junction with the Furnaces might readily be adapted for the manufacture of Steel Rails, there being ample space for erecting the additional plant required. Plans of the Works and Conditions of Sale will shortly be ready, and may be had on application to Mr. John Wood, at the Works, or of Mr. Thomas Bowman, Dar- lington, the Auctioneer. Further information may be had from Mr. GEORGE STEEL, West Hartlepool; Mr. WM. FORSTER or Mr. JOHN GEORGE BLUMER, Darlington, the Joint Liquidators or from Messrs, HUTCHINSON & LUCAS, Solicitors, Darlington. STRANTON IRON AND STEEL WORKS. SITUATE AT WEST HARTLEPOOL, IN THE COUNTY OF DURHAM. To BE SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION, In the Board-room, Royal Exchange, Middlesbrough, On TUESDAY, the 16th day of MARCH, 1880, At One for Half-past One o'clock precisely (unless previ- ously disposed of by private contract of which notice will be given), MP- THOMAS BOWMAN, Auctioneer, the well-known ROLLING MILLS and FOUNDRY, called the STRANTON IRON AND STEEL WORKS. Plans of the Works and Conditions of Sale will shortly be ready, and with further particulars may be obtained from Mr. JOHN WOOD at the Works the AUCTIONEER, Darlington, or from Messrs. HUTCHINSON & LUCAS, Solicitors, Darlington. TOWYN, MERIONETH. To Grocers, General Shopkeepers, Hay Dealers, Farmers, and others. MESSRS. TRIBE, CLARKE, & CO., have re- iYi. ceived instructions from the Trustee to Sell by Auction, On TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16th and 17th, 1880, At Eleven o'clock in the Forenoon,the Stock-in-Trade, part of Household Furniture, Farm Implements, &c., and Hay, belonging to the I^QQ^J^^RADE^6^11' Several cads tea, coffee, cocoa, currants, sugar, spices, jam, jellies, and marmalade, pickles, sauces, mustard, starch, sperm and palm candles, &c.; shoe, clothes, and other kinds of brushes, fruit, tea, brown and tissue papers, with a large assortment of stationery. b UTENSILS. Tea, flour, provision, and other scales, with brass and iron weights, about 4cwt. bar weights, weighing machine, syrup tin, coffee mill, lard press, sausage machine, and filter, sugar nippers, 50 bread tins, &c. A quantity of useful HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. FARM STOCK: Waggon, Trap, Sets Harness, Chaff Machine, Manure .9 Drill, Rakes, and other Effects. Alsoj upwards of 250 Tons of HAY. The Farm Stock, Hay, &c., will be offered on the second day, viz., the 17th instant. A prompt attendance will much oblige, as the Lots are numerous, and no reserve will be placed upon the articles. Further information may be obtained at the premises, of Messrs. MINSHALLS and PARRY JONES, Solicitors, Oswestry; or of the AUCTIONEERS, 30, High-street, Newport (Mon.) Dated, March 8th, 1880. TOLLS TO BE LET. FESTINIOG, MAENTWROG, AND HARLECH TURNPIKE TRUST. NOTICE is Hereby Given, that the TOLLS arising, Xi from the several Toll Gates, within the above Trust, will be Let by Auction, for One Year, to commence from the 12th day of May next, at the Griffin Inn, Penrhyndeudraeth, On TUESDA Y, the 30th day of MARCH Next, At Eleven o'clock in the Forenoon, the Tolls of the following Gates, which produce the current year the sums set opposite each Gate, over the expense of Collection, viz.:— vl Festiniog Gate In hand. Maentwrog Gate. Do. Garreg Gate. j229 10 0 Ty Newydd Gate 15 0 0 Bont Newydd Gate. 15 5 0 Barmouth Gate. In hand. Clogwyn Gate 45 0 0 Llechwedd Du Gate 20 0 0 Whoever happens to be the highest Bidder must give Security, with sufficient Sureties, to the satisfaction of the Trustees, on the day of Letting the Tolls, for the punctual payment of the Rent, at which such Tolls may be Let. J. P. ROBERTS, Portmadoc, Clerk to the Trustees. February 21st, 1880. MEETINGS. 1880. THE NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD OF WALES, TO BE HELD AT CARNARVON AUGUST 24, 25, 26, and 27, Under the Patronage of the Nobility and Gentry of the Principality. NEARLY £700 IN PRIZES! CHIEF CHORAL PRIZE, B150 AND GOLD MEDAL. A complete List of subjects, particulars of Gorsedd Examinations, and all information sent by the Secretary on receipt of one penny stamp. D. RHYS, Sec. Grove House, Carnarvon. UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF WALES. A PUBLIC LECTURE will be delivered in the Examination Hall of the College by Professor MacCallum, M. A., on Thursday Evening, March 18th, 1880, at Eight o'Clock. Subject:—"History of the Faust Legend in England and Germany." Admission, Sixpence; Reserved Seats, One Shilling. Tickets may be obtained from the Registrar at the College. BANGOR (FLINTSHIRE) STEEPLE CHASES Will take place ON FRIDAY, APRIL 2nd, 1880, Under the Grand National Rules. 7 STEWARDS-HIs GRACE THE DUKE OF WESTMINSTER, K.G., VISCOUNT COMBERMERE, A. P. LONSDALE, ESQ., SIR W. W. WYNN, BART., M.P., EDMUND PEEL, ESQ., S. K. MAINWARING, ESQ., R. M. BIDDULPH, ESQ. Clerk of the Course-Capt. FRANCIS OWEN. m- ENTRIES for the undermentioned Races to be made at the WYNNSTAY ARMS, RUABON, on MONDAY, MARCH 29th, before HALF-PAST SIX O'CLOCK, P.M., either personally, or by letter, enclosing the Entrance Money, addressed to The Steeple Chase Committer Wynnstay Arms, Ruabon." The GRAND WYNNSTAY STEEPLE CHASE of £100 (250 by Sir W. W. Wynn, Bart., and 250 by the Gentlemen of the Hunt) for horses bow-fide the property of, and in the possession (for six months previous to starting) of farmers of not less than 50 acres, who reside within the limits of the country he hunts, and which have been regularly hunted with his hounds; four years old lOst 71b, five list 121b, six and aged 12st 71b: second horse to receive 215 from the Plate winner of any race once to carry 71b, twice 101b, thrice or more 141b extra horses bred within the limits of Sir W. W. Wynn's country allowed 71b; about three miles. J85T Winners of this race in any previous year not allowed to enter. ENTRANCE FREE. The BRYN-Y-PYS STEEPLE CHASE of JE50, for horses which belong to, and have been in the possession since 1st of January, 1880, of gentlemen residing within the limits of Sir W. W. Wynn's country, and have been regularly hunted with his hounds 12st each; any winner of a Steeple Chase or Hurdle Race once 71b, twice 141b, thrice 181b extra; gentlemen riders, or members of Sir W. W. Wynn's hunt; entrance £ 2; about three miles. The COMBERMERE STEEPLE CHASE of 275, for horses which belong to farmers, innkeepers, or trades" men, and have been in their possession from the 1st 0 January, 1880; four years old lOst 101b, five 12st lib, six and aged 12st 101b; winner to be sold by auction for 150sov., if entered for lOOsov. allowed 51b, if for 70sov. 101b; entrance £ 3; about three miles. The BANGOR OPEN STEEPLE CHASE of .£100; four yrs old lOst 31b, five list 81b, six and aged 12st 31b; winners of a Steeple Chase or Hurdle Race once to carry 41b, twice or of any race value oOsov. 71b, lOOsov. 101b 200sov, 141b, 300sov. or collectively of 300sov. 181b extra second horse to receive 210 from the Plate; entrance to the fund 22, or for starters 25 about three miles. The RED COAT STEEPLE CHASE of £50, for horses that never won a race value X50 at starting, the property of gentlemen residing within the limits of Sir VV. W. Wynn's hunt, and have been in their possession since 1st January, 1880, and must be ridden in proper hunting costume by them, or qualitied gentlemen riders 13st each entrance 22; about three miles. The FLINTSHIRE STEEPLE CHASE of 250, for hunters that have never won a race previous to time of starting; four yrs old lost 31b, five list 81b, six and aged 12st 31b; entrance 92 about three miles. The OTELEY STEEPLE CHASE of £40, for horses under 15 hands; second horse to receive £5 from the stakes; four yrs old lOat, five list, six and aged list 71b; winners of any race 71b extra entrance 22 about three miles. A SELLING STEEPLE CHASE of £40, for four yrs old list, five 12st 31b, six and aged 12st 91b; winner to be sold by auction for 2100, if entered to be sold for £ 80 allowed 51b, if for £ 50 allowed 121b; the surplus (if any) to be divided between second horse and the Fund; entrance £ 2 about three miles. CONDITIONS. All entries and forfeits to go to the fund. All the above ste'eple chases are confined to certified hunters which, during the twelve months previous to the day of starting, shall not have run in any country for a I handicap, whether over a country or not, or for any race not confined to hunters, chargers, or yeomanry horses, and are to be ridden by persons qualified under Rule 160, by farmers or their sons, or persons elected annually as qualified riders. Gentlemen riders must be qualified ac- cording to Rules 160 to 166. In all hunter's stakes a certificate from a Master of Fox or Stag-hounds is required, and it must be lodged at Messrs. Weatherby's Office, 6, Old Burlington-street, London, a clear week before the race in which the horse is intended to run. Afresh certificate is required after the first of January in each year, and a fee of 2s. 6d. charged for registration. Should less than five horses be entered in any of the above races, the Stewards reserve to themselves the power to withdraw such race or races if they think proper to do so. Three horses to start in each race, or only half the added money may be given, and in case of a walk-over the whole may be withheld but in all cases where two start, sufficient will be added to make the value of the stakes not less than 220. In all plates at this meeting any number of horses the property of the same owner may run. All disputes relative to the races will be settled by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint, and such decision to be final. In all Selling Races the winner will be taken possession of by the auctioneer immediately its rider has weighed in, and he will not deliver up the same until he is satisfied of the responsibility of the purchaser. Before any objection can be entertained the parties making the objection must deposit 25 in the hands of the Clerk of the Course, and should the Stewards consider such objection to be frivolous, the £5 will be forfeited. If at the expiration of fourteen days after the date of the meeting no objection has been made to a winning horse, the Clerk of the Course will pay such moneys as he has received on account of the race to the person, or lhis agent, in whose name the horse ran, or to the person, or his agent, who entered the horse, and he will not be re- sponsible or liable in any way for the stakes should the horse be disqualified through an objection lodged after that period. Colours of the risers, horses, weights, and ages, to be declared at the time of entry, and any horse being ridden in colours contrary to those on the card, will be fined 21 to go to the Fund. This rule will be strictly enforced. Any person Riding over any Fence in the course will be fined 21. NO ILLEGAL BETTING ALLOWED. Post-office Orders to be made payable to the Clerk of the Course, Capt. FRANCIS OWEN, at Ruabon.-Postal Address Bryntirion, Overton, Ruabon. FIRST RACE AT TWELVE O'CLOCK. WE, WILLIAM and JANE DAVIES, Tydraw' V V near Bala, will not be responsible for any Debt contracted by Isaac Jones after this day, March 6, 1880. (Signed) WILLIAM DAVIES, JANE DAVIES. (Witness) H. EVANS, Bala. [ PUBLIC NOTICES. DOLGELLEY UNION. CONTRACTS FOR PROVISIONS, &c. ALL Persons desirous of Contracting with the Guardians of the Poor to Supply the Union Work- house, during the next six months, with Bread, Flour, Oatmeal, Meat, Grocery, Cheese, Butter, Milk, Rice, Coals, Soap, Candles, Split Peas, Port Wine, and other articles of consumption, required for the inmates of the said Workhouse, as well as for the out-door paupers, are requested to deliver Sealed Tenders to this effect at my Office, in Dolgelley, on or before Friday, the Nineteenth instant. Any of the articles may be tendered for separ- ately, and particulars of the estimated amount required may be obtained on application to the Workhouse Master. Tenders must be made on printed forms, which may be had at my office, and any Tender, after having been ac- cepted by the Guardians will be sealed and will then con- stitute the Contract. A sample of each article (where practicable) is required, and is to be sent to the Workhouse Ion the above date. The Guardians do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any Tender, and will require security for the performance of every contract. By Order, W. R. DAVIES, Solicitor, Clerk to the Guardians. Dolgelley, 8th March, 1880. FOURTH DISTRICT OF THE MONTGOMERY- SHIRE ROADS. NOTICE is Hereby Given, that the TOLLS arising at the several undermentioned Toll Gates upon the Turnpike Roads in the above District, will be Let by Auction, to the best Bidders, at a Meeting of the Trustees, to be held at the Town Hall, in Machynlleth, in the said county of Montgomery, On WEDNESDA Y, the 14th day of APRIL Next, Between the hours of Twelve at Noon and Three in the Afternoon, in the manner directed by the several Acts passed and now in force, For Regulating Turnpike Roads,which Tolls were let the last preceding year for the following sums, viz. :— £ 8. d. Lot 1 Maengwyn Gate. 210 0 0 2 Ffridd Gates 141 0 0 3 Dovey Bridge Gate. 80 0 0 4 Maesypandy Gate 50 0 0 5 LledfairGate 90 0 0 6 Tripp Gate. 13 0 0 7 Ty'nrhos Gate and Bar 15 0 0 8 Abercegir Gate. 16 0 0 9 Talerddig Gates 13 0 0 And which said Tolls will be put up at the respective sums abovementioned or in Lots, at these or such other sums as the Trustees shall then direct for one Year, from the 12th day of May next to the 12th day of May, 1881, subject to conditions to be there and then read. No Bidding will be received unless the Bidder, before the day of Letting the Tolls, shall have sent to the Clerk an undertaking of two or more satisfactory Sureties. The best Bidder for any of such Tolls will be required at the time to sign a Contract and other engagement, with two sufficient Sureties, to the satisfaction of the Trustees present, for the due performance of the Agreement, and punctual payment of Rent by appropriate monthly in- stalments, or in advance as the Trustees shall then require. Parties intending to become takers are required to send to the Clerk an undertaking of their intended Sureties on or before Wednesday, the 7th day of April, 1880. DAVID EVANS, Clerk to the Trustees. Machynlleth, 8th March, 1880. FINAL NOTICE To all Persons Claiming to be Members of the VAN CONSOLS LEAD AND BARYTES MINING COMPANY, LIMITED (In Liquidation) and not having yet had allotted to them fully Paid-up New Ordinary Shares in the United Van Consols and Glyn Lead and Barytes Mining Company, Limited, in exchange for their Shares or Alleged Shares in the said Van Consols Company, NOTICE is Hereby Given that the Directors. of the said United Company are prepared to Allot One Fully Paid-up 21 Newordinary Share in their said (United) Company in Exchange for Each Share or Alleged Share in the said Van Consols Company. All applications for such allotmentsmust be made upon a form, which can be obtained at either of the Offices of the Undersigned, and such application must be accompanied by the Scrip or Share Certificate, or other sufficient evidence of title. And Take Further Notice that Wednesday, the 31st day of March next is the last day for sending in such application. Dated this 24th day of February, 1880. By Order. JAMES COOPER, Secretary of the United Company, 3, Coleman Street Buildings, London, E.C. J. J. WINSER, 70, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Solicitor. ROT IN SHEEP. PYDREDD YR AFU (ROT) MEWN DEFAID. YMAE yr anhwylder ofnadwy hwn, Y Distoma Hepaticum, eto yn parlysu gweithrediadau Amaeth- wyr y wlad hon, ac y mae lie i ofni y bydd 1880 mor ddinystriol a'r blynyddoedd 1809 ac I860, o herwydd gwlybaniaeth parhaus y flwyddyn flaenorol; ac fel y daw yr hin yn gynhesach fe drenga niferi mawrion o ddefaid oni chymerir mesurau i'w hachub. Y mae i BOWDRAU OZONAIDD BRADBURY (Bradbury's Ozonic Powders) effeithiau rhyfeddol tuag at hyny, a chafwyd mai dyma yw yr unig feddyginiaeth y mae wedi cael prawf helaeth gyda chanlyniadau pwysig; y maent. yn gweithredu yn uniongyrchol ar y gwaed trwy hyrwyddo oxydization. Ar ei mynedied i'r'ystumog y mae yr elfen weithredol yn cael ei chymeryd i fynu gan y lacteal and thoracic duct, a'i chludo i'r brif wythien yn agos i'r galon, oddi yno i'r ysgyfaint, gan hyrwyddo llawn a chyflym oxydization yn o gwaed, dychwela trwy y galon gan dreiddio drwy yr holl gyfansoddiad ymedu yn y diwedd trwy yr afu a'r elwlenod, gan ddinystrio y fluke, a rhwystro eu hymddad- blygiad, a cheidw yr anifail mewn cyflwr cryf a iachus nad yw i'w gyrhaedd trwy unrhyw foddion erall. TYSTLYTHYRAU. (Testimonials.) Oddiwrth P. MAXWELL, Ysw., U.H., Athlone. Y mae niferi mawr o ddefaid wedi meirw yma o'r Rot ar y ffermydd bychain, ond y mae yn bleser genyf eich hysbysu mai ychydig iawn o ddefaid a fuont feirw lie y defnyddiwyd eich Powdrau chwi. Ymddengys hefyd ei fod yn llesol iawn at rwystro ymddangosiad yr afiechyd, yr hyn sydd yn ffaith debygwyf fi nas gellir rhoddi gor- mod o gyhoeddusrwydd iddi. Oddiwrth T. MORGAN, Ysw. Llwynwormwood Park, Llanymddyfri. Eich Powdrau Ozonaidd yw yr unig feddyginiaeth a gefais i ei bod yn gwella y Rot mewn defaid. Y maent o'r gwerth mwyaf i teithrinwyr a pherceenogion defaid. Yr wyf yn eu mawr gymeradwyo, ac yn meddwl yr arbedid lluaws mawr o ddefaid trwy eu defnyddio mewn pryd. Oddiwrth J. MORGAN, Ysw., Maesladen, Sir Gaerfyrddin. Yr wyf wedi bod yn defnyddio eich Powdrau at y Rot, ac wedi eu cael o'r gwerth mwyaf i ddefaid ar dir fo a thuedd at gynyrchu Rot ynddo. Rot Mewn Defaid-Powdrau Ozonaidd Bradbury! Yr unig feddyginiaeth adnabyddus at Rot mewn defaid. Y mae y Powdrau hyn yn hynod effeithiol at ddinystrio Distoma Hepaticum neu Fluke, yn Afu Defaid. Rot Mewn Defaid-Powdrau Ozonaidd Bradbury! Hwy a gyflym oxydisiant y gwaed, a dodant yr holl gy- fansoddiad mewn cyflwr iachus. Rot Mewn Defaid-Powdrau Ozonaidd Bradbury! Y mae wedi ei brofi i helaethrwydd nes gall y Fluke Worm, ymddadblygu, ond pan fyddo y gwaed mewn sefyllfa isel a carbonized. Rot Mewn Defaid—Powdrau Ozonaidd Bradbury A dynant ymaith effaith y carbon yn y cyfansoddiad, a thrwy oxydizio y gwaed dinystriant y Fluke, gan rwystro eu hymddadblygiad yn yr Afu. Rot Mewn Defaid—Powdrau Ozonaidd Bradbury! Yi unig feddyginiaeth adnabyddus at Rot mewn defaid. Y mae llwyddiant y Powdrau hyn yn rhyfeddol, a phan ystyriwn fod y golled y llynedd i n hamaethwyr oddi wrth Rot uwchlaw un filiwn o bunoedd, y mae yn dyfod yn angenrheidrwydd o'r pwys mwyaf i weinyddu meddyginiaeth briodol yn ddioedi, canys, yn ddiamheu, fel y daw yr hin yn gynhesach, gwneir difrodiadau dychrynllyd gan y Rot. Rot Mewn Defaid-Powdrau Ozonaidd Bradbury! Anfonir hwy, wedi talu eu cludiad, i unrhyw gyfeiriad, yn barseli. 2/6 am 50, 5/- am 100, 10/- am 200, 14/- am 1,000 o ddognau, gyda chyfarwyddiadau llawn. S. BRADBURY & CO., LIMITED, TRANMERE STEAM CHEMICAL WORKS BIRKENHEAD, Unig Wneuthurwyr Powdwr Bradbury at Drochi Defaid—y moddion goreu at Drochi Defaid, 1/- am bob 25 o Ddefaid. EVANS'S MEIRION HOUSE TEMPERANCE HOTEL, FINSBURY SQUARE, Near the Market Hall, Dolgelley. TEA, COFFEE, AND CHOPS AT ANY HOUR SPECIAL PREPARATION for the Theological Colleges. Terms moderate.—Apply, Rev. D. LL. JAMES, D.D., Pont Robert Rectory, Welshpool. EDUCATION. PRINCIPAL Mr. EDWIN JONES, M.R.C.P., Assisted by qualified RESIDENT MASTERS for Classics, English, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Music, &c. BRYNARVOR HALL, commodious and well- fitted, has been specially erected for the accommoda- tion and tuition of boarders. It is beautifully situated in an eminently healthy locality, with extensive playgrounds, cricket field, and gardens attached, altogether making the finest and most desirable school premises in the Princi- pality. Pupils are prepared for the various examinations con. nected with the universities and colleges, for the learnea professions, banking and commercial pursuits. Classes are held in connection with the Science and Art Department, the examinations being held in May in each year. The school year consists of three Terms. FOR TERMS, &C., APPLY TO THE PRINCIPAL. Duties will be RESUMED on January 20th, 1879. MAENGWYN GRAMMAR SCHOOL, MACHYNLLETH. Conducted by Mr. J. OWEN, late Inspector of Schools for the British and Foreign School Society and Tutor at the Society's Training College, Swansea. Qualified Foreign and English Assistants. Terms and prospectuses may be had on application. School will RE-OPEN on January 20th. "GWELL DYSG NA GOLUD." LADIES' COLLEGIATE SCHOOL ABERYSTWYTH. Principal, Mrs. E. MARIE JONES, (F. C. College, Glasgow). Pupils are prepared for the Local, the CivU Service and the Training Colleges Preliminary Examinations. Arithmetic, English Grammar, and Analysis-Rev. E. P. Jones, M.A. History, Geography, and Literature-Mrs. Jones. Latin, Bible History, and Domestic Economy-Mrs. E. Marie Jones. French Italian, and Calisthenics-Signorina Chambeaud. Geology, Botany, and Astronomy-Mrs. Jones. Music-Miss Turner and Signorina Chambeaud. Drawing, Painting, and Book-keeping-Mrs. Jones. Elocution-Mrs. E. M. Jones (late pupil of Harcourt Beatty, Prof. of Elocution at Glasgow University). A TRAINING CLASS FOR GOVERNESSES. The next Term commences January 21st, 1880. ABERYSTWYTH GRAMMAR SCHOOL. FOUNDED IN 1812. Trustees—The Rev. Chancellor Phillips, Vicar of Aber- ystwyth Sir Pryse Pryse, Bart., Gogerddan Thomas Bonsall, Esquire, Glanrheidol Rev. J. Pugh Vaughan Davies, Esquire; and George Williams, Esquire. Head Master—Mr. EDWARD JONES, Government Science Master (and in special honours of the Uni- versity of London). Second Master-Mr. J. C. ALCOCK, of Exeter College, Oxford. Mr. Alcock obtained honours (senior) in Latin, Greek, French, and Music, at the Oxford Local Ex- aminations in 1876. Junior Assistant—Mr. T. WOOD ROBINSON. The Head Master receives a few boarders at Jasper House. The Reports of examiners, list of successes, and terms may be had on application. The School re-opens on Monday, the 26th of January, when Exhibitions of 25 each will be given to the best three boys who enter from the primary schools of the neighbourhood. ABERYSTWYTH.—CAERLEON HOUSE. SCHOOL FOR YOUNG LADIES. PRINCIPAL-M I S S TRUBSHAW. Assisted by Masters, and Resident Foreign and English Governesses. Pupils prepared for the Oxford and Cambridge local ex aminations. Duties will be re-commenced (DV.,) on Monday. January 26th, 1880. For Terms, &c., apply to the Principal. CHRIST COLLEGE, BRECON, SOUTH WALES HEAD MASTER Rev. D. LEWIS LLOYD, M.A., late Scholar of Jesus College, Oxford, and Head Master of Friara School, Bangor. ASSISTANT MASTERS T. C. SIMMONS, M. A., late open Scholar of Magda- lene College, Cambridge. 25th Wrangler. F. S. N. BOUSFIELD, B.A., late open Scholar of Lincoln College, Oxford. 1st Class Final Classical Schools. J. C. EVANS, B.A., late Scholar of Jesus College, Oxford. 2nd Class Classical Mods. Powis Ex- hibitioner. F. T. S. HOUGHTON, B.A., Foundation Scholar and Wright's Prizeman of St. John's College, Cambridge. 2nd Class Science Tripos. A. J. TUCKWELL, B.A., Exhibitioner of Queen's College, Oxford. 3rd Class Classical Moderations. 3rd Class Modern History. D. R. LEWIS, Balliol College, Oxford. 3rd Class Classical Moderations. W. S. RAWSON, B.A., late Junior Student of Christ Church, Oxford. 1st Class Mathematical Mods. 2nd Final Mathematical School. There are two Exhibitions of 240 a year, tenable at Ox- ford or Cambridge, and five Scholarships of £ 20 a year, tenable at the College. The College has excellent buildings, and is situated in its own grounds on the banks of the Usk. Next term will begin on Friday, September 19. Apply to the Head Master. MINAVON, ABERDOVEY. MR. HUBERT CORNISH. MODERATIONS Oxford, Public School and Gold Medallist in Classics and Mathematics, re- ceives pupils, sons of gentlemen, and prepares them for Eton and other Public Schools. Seven years experience. Special attention paid to backward boys. Mr. Cornish also prepares pupils for the Universities or Army. For terms and prospectus, apply to Mr. HUBERT CORNISH, Minavon, Aberdovey. LAMPETER GRAMMAR SCHOOL, FOUNDED 1805. HEAD MASTER Mr. THOMAS H.'WILLIAMS, B.A., (Oxon.), Late Scholar of Jesus College, and 2nd Class Honours. Moderations. THE aim of the education given at this school will be such as to prepare young men for Matriculation at the Universities and Lampeter College also, boys for the Oxford Local and Preliminary Examinations. Terms :-Six Guineas a year. For further particulars and information apply to the HEADMASTER. School re-opens September 9th. THE ABERYSTWYTH COMMERCIAL AND, GRAMMAR SCHOOL. Conducted by Mr. T. OWENS, C.M. (in honours ofthe London University, and late Senior Scholar of the Uni- versity College of Wales). Pupils prepared for Commercial Pursuits, the Civil Service, the learned Professions, the Universities, and for the various Training and Theological Colleges. Charges moderate. Terms on application. The School Re-opened on Monday, January 12th, 1880. BALA GRAMMAR SCHOOL. HEAD MASTER-MR. W. T. PHILLIPS: PUPILS are thoroughly prepared for Commercial Pursuits, for the Preliminary Examinations required by the Law, College of Surgeons and Pharmaceutical Society, and for the Cambridge Local Examinations. by the Law, College of Surgeons and Pharmaceutical Society, and for the Cambridge Local Examinations. During the past three years ten pupils have passed the Cambridge Local Examinations, five of the ten in Honours, two the Preliminary of the Pharmaceutical Society, and one the Preliminary of the College cf Surgeons. Terms, &c., may be had on application to the Head Master. IsThe next term will begin on Thursday, January 22nd, ARDWYN SCHOOL, ABERYSTWYTH. Head Master-The Rev. LLEWELYN EDWARDS, M.A., of Lincoln College, Oxford, and Graduate in Classical Honours. Second Master-J. F. TYE, Esq., B.A., University of London. Third Master-Mons. EUGENE B. de PELOUBET, of the University of France, and -of the Ecole des Beaux Arts" of Paris. Fourth Master-Mr. TOM JONES, undergraduate of the University of London (Matriculation, in First Division). Music Master-D. JENKINS, Esq., Mus. Bac. (Cantab). Drilling Master-Sergeant-Major HOLMES. THE situation of Ardwyn is recognised as the most delightful and salubrirn«i rpir the town of Aberyst- wyth; it is within view of the sea, and is well sheltered from the northerly and easterly winds. The House (ex- pressly planned by a London Architect) is surrounded by three acres of ground laid out for Croquet, Play-ground, &c, For Cricket and Football the boys have a field not far from the house. Mr. EDWARDS prepares his pupils specially for Matricu- lation at the Universities, for the Scholarship Examina- tion at the University College of Wales, for the Oxford and Cambridge Local Examinations, for the Medical and Law Preliminary Examinations, as well as for Commercial Pursuits. There are Scholarships belonging to this School. The next Term begins on Thursday, April oth, laoU. TERMS—For Boarders, from 40 to 45 Guineas per nnum Day Scholars, from 6 to 8 Guineas per annum. EDUCATION. THE COLLEGE, LLANDOVERY VISITOR:— THE BISHOP OF ST. DAVID'S. WARDEN AND HEAD-MASTER :— REV. A. G. EDWARDS, M.A., late Scholar, Jesus College, Oxford. SECOND MASTER t- C. E. WILLIAMS, M.A., late Open Scholar, Queen's College, Cambridge, 26th Wrangler, 1874. SCIENCE MASTER :— C. A. BUCKMASTER, M.A., Lincoln Collbge. Oxford, First Class Natural Science, 1874, Fellow of the Chemical Society. CLASSICAL MASTER;— REV. G. W. GENT, B.A., late Open Scholar, University College, Oxford; 2nd Class Classical Mods., 1873; 1st Class Final Classical Schools, 1875; Proxime Accessit. Stanhope Historical Prize, 1872. COMPOSITION MASTER:— F. G. BRABANT, B.A., late Open Classical Scholar, Corpus Christi College, Oxford; 1st Class Mathematical Mods, 1874; 1st Class Classical Mods., 1875; 1st Class Final Classical Schools, 1877. ASSISTANT CLASSICAL MASTER :—■ E. J. McCLELLAN, M.A., Exhibitioner,^Queen's College, Oxford; First Class Classical Mods, 1867. MASTER OF THE JUNIOR SCHOOL :— C. P. LEWIS, M.A., late Exhibitioner, Jesus College, Oxford. MASTER OF THE MODERN SCHOOL :— H. E. JUST, 1st Class, London University; Diploma (in French and German), Mer. Institute, Stuttgart. DRAWING D. SAUNDERS THOMAS, Certificated Teacher of the Science and Art Department, South Kensington. DRILL SERGEANT HOBAN. The School will re-open on Monday, September 15 Boarders are received by the Warden, and also by Mr Williams, Mr. Gent, and Mr. C. P. Lewis. For particulars apply to the Warden, the College, Llandovery. THE WILLOW-STREET ACADEMY. X OSWESTRY. CONDUCTED BY HEAD MASTER—MR. OWEN OWEN, B.A., Oxon, (Late Scholar ef Jesus College, and Graduate in high Classical Honours), QUARTER DAYS :—Wednesday, January 21. Wednesday, April 7th. Wednesday, July 28th. Wednesday, October 6th. Parents would greatly oblige by making their applications as early as possible. SHIPPING. A LLAN LINE SHORTEST OCEAN PASSAGE TO M E R I C A (COMPOSED OF TWENTY FIRST-CLASS ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS.) SAILING DAYS :-From LIVERPOOL every THURSDAT and every alternate TUESDAY. From LONDONDERRY every FRIDAY, and from QUEENSTOWN every alternate WEDNESDAY. TO CANADA AND THE UNITED STATES. THROUGH TICKETS to all points at SPECIAL RATES. PAJTPHLETS on CANADA, MANITOBA, and the WESTERN STATES of AMERICA; also SPECIAL PAMPHLET, embodying Reports of the Tenant Farmers' Delegates to Canada, free on application. ASSISTED PASSAGES to Canada for Farm Labourers and Female Domestic Servants. Full particulars on application to ALLAN BROTHERS & CO., James Street, LIVERPOOL. Or to the Agents— EVAN JONES, Builder, Bala. GRIFFITH EDWARDS, 2, Ael-y-Don, Barmouth. LEWIS WILLIAMS, Auctioneer, &c., Dolgelley. WHITE STAR LINE ROYAL ANT) TTNTW/D 11 7 "1 ..>: STATES MAIL STEAMERS. NOTICE.—The steamers of this line take the Lane Routes recommend- 6a Dy lieutenant Maury, on both the Outward and Home* ward passages. LIVERPOOL to NEW YORK Forwarding Passengers to all parts of the United State and Canada. These well known magnificent Steamers are appointed to sail weekly as under, carrying her Majesty's and the United States Mails: ADRIATIC Tuesday, Mar. 16 GERMANIC Thursday, Mar. 25 BALTIC Tuesday, Mar. 30 CELTIC Thursday, April 8 BRITANNIC Thursdayf April 15 From NEW YORK. GERMANIC Saturday, March 6 BALTIC Thursday, March 11 These splendid Vessels reduce the passage to the shortest possible time, and afford to Passengers the highest degree of comfort hitherto attainable at sea. Average passage 81 days in Summer, 9 days in Winter. Each Vessel is constructed in seven water-tight compart- ments. The Saloon, Ladies' Boudoir, State Rooms, and Smok- ing Rooms are amidships, and are luxuriously furnished and fitted with all modern conveniences: pianos, libraries, electric bells, bath-rooms, barber's shop, &c. Saloon Passage, 15, 18, and 21 guineas; Return Tickets at reduced rates. The Steerage accommodation is of the very highest charac- ter, the rooms are unusually spacioits, well lighted, ventilated, and warmed, and passengers of this class will find their com- fort carefully studied, and the x»'ovisioning unsurpassed Stewardesses in Steerage to attend the Women'and Children. Drafts issued on New York free of charge. For Freight or Passage apply to J. D. HUGHES, 1, Railway Terrace, Aberystwyth. SIMON BRYAN, Printer, &c., Llanfyllin. ISMAY, IMRIE AND CO., 10, Water-street, Liverpool, And 34, Leadenhall Street, LONDON, S. BUSINESS ADDRESSES. MESSRS. JONES AND HUGHES. JONES AND HUGHES, LICENSED AUCTIONEERS AND APPRAISERS PENRHYNDEUDRAETH. MESSRS. HUGH JONES AND HUGH J. HUGHES of Penrhyndeudraeth (Tradesmen), beg to announce to the Public that they have takem a Licence to serve in future as Auctioneers and Appraisers. Sales and Appraising Business entrusted to them will receive the most prompt and careful attention; whilst by conscientious efforts to give thorough satisfaction they hope to ensure general support. Bryn Gwilym, Penrhyndeudraeth, January 31st, 1880. ABERYSTWYTH. EVANS, PASTRY COOK, MARKET-ST. Dinners, Teas, & Coffee 8 CONFECTIONER, MARKET-ST. Pastry & Confectionery at any hour. of every description. Wedding Breakfasts, Public and Private Dinner Parties supplied in the best style. N JOHN BAKER, Khydypen&u Farm, Bow Street. R.S.O., Cardi- ganshire, PRACTICAL LICENSED VALUER of of Live and Dead Farming Stock, all eorte o W" cultural Produce and Implements, permanent to provements, and Dilapidations, etc., would be P or attend to the commands of gentlemen who are^ £ er- letting farms and require an experienced vaiw vices. RICHARD ELLIS, Unicorn Lane, p o S T B K GENERAL BILL STlO*1"" MESSENGER o«e-era ani pabli8her Contracts may be made vnth ABO 4